glimpse
IPA: gɫˈɪmps
noun
- A brief look, glance, or peek.
- (archaic) A sudden flash, a glimmer.
- (figurative) A faint idea; an inkling.
verb
- (transitive) To see or view briefly or incompletely.
- (intransitive) To appear by glimpses.
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Examples of "glimpse" in Sentences
- The film gives just a mild glimpse of the horror.
- At the very first glimpse of the child, he was astonished.
- The old shops give a glimpse of the rich aura of the past.
- The film ends with a glimpse of the curve of the earth and black space.
- The result is a glimpse of the ancient structure of the human population.
- He is fascinated by the forest and excited by any glimpse of the weasels.
- The destruction of the city is glimpsed in one feverishly fleeting vision.
- The exhibit offers a memorable glimpse of the fascinating onboard ambience.
- Young reviewers get a glimpse of the creations of a chef and a calligrapher.
- A glimpse of the town, including the waterfront can be seen from the bridge.
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